François Dupuis Recreation Centre is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs. We have two beautiful pools: a 25-metre 6 lane pool and a leisure pool, both with ramp entry for easy access plus a dry sauna. Jennifer Stead's artwork, Water, runs along the pool viewing area. Check out our Fitness and Cardio centre equipped with the latest technology, including a NuStep machine. We offer a variety of programs for everyone in the family in our three multipurpose rooms.
Easter - hours
March 29, closed
March 30 and 31, 8 am to 5:15 pm
April 1, 9:30 am to 4 pm
Hours
Location and contact
Hall rental: FDRC@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Easter
March 30 to April 1
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Saturday, March 30 | Sunday, March 31 | Monday, April 1 | |
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Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 8:30 am - 1 pm | 10:30 am – 1 pm | 9:30 am - 1 pm |
Lane Swim - shared Pool *Reservations not required. | 1 - 4 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 3:30 pm |
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Public Swim – Therapeutic Pool only *Reservations not required. | 9:30 am - 1 pm | 9:30 am - 1 pm | 10:30 am - 1 pm |
Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 3:30 pm |
Aqua general - deep *Reservations not required. | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
Aqua general - shallow *Reservations not required. | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
Aqua lite *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 9:30 am - 4 pm |
Yoga *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
Drums Alive *Reservations not required. | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a |
Pickleball 16+ | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | 9:40 - 10:40 am, 10:50 - 11:50 am, Noon - 1 pm |
Badminton 16+ | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a |
Pickleball - family (parent with child) | n/a | 12:50 - 1:50 pm | n/a |
Badminton - family (parent with child) | n/a | 2:20 - 3:20 pm, 3:25 - 4:25 pm | 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Basketball 12+ - half gym | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a | n/a |
Rock wall 5+ | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a | n/a |
Basketball - family (parent with child) | 3:20 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 2:45 - 3:45 pm |
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
*Reservations not required.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
March 30 to April 1
See Easter schedule.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 12:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
Lane Swim - shared Pool *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 12:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm |
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | n/a | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
Public Swim - Therapeutic Pool Only *Reservations not required. | 11:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 11:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 11:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 11:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
Aqua General Deep *Reservations not required. | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
Aqua General Shallow *Reservations not required. | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
Aqua Lite *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
Lane Swim - shared Pool *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 2 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm |
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 -3:30 pm, 8 - 9:15 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9:15 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
Public Swim - Therapeutic Pool Only *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
Aqua General Deep *Reservations not required. | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
Aqua General Shallow *Reservations not required. | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
Aqua Lite *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
March 30 to April 1
See Easter schedule.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm |
Drop-in schedule - group fitness
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
*Reservations not required.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
March 30 to April 1
See Easter schedule.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Drums Alive® *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Drums Alive® 50+ *Reservations not required. | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
HIIT *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Pilates *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
Pilates 50+ *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Yoga *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
Yoga 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Zumba Gold 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Zumba *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
TMC *Reservations not required. | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
TMC 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
Cardio and strength *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - racquet sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre
*Reservations required.
Schedule change
March 30 to April 1
See Easter schedule.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Badminton 16+ | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
Badminton - family (parent with child) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2:20 - 3:20 pm, 3:25 - 4:25 pm |
Pickleball 16+ | 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a |
Pickleball 50+ | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | n/a | n/a |
Pickleball - family (parent with child) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:50 - 1:50 pm |
Pickleball - intermediate | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre
*Reservations required.
Schedule change
March 30 to April 1
See Easter schedule.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basketball 12+ | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm | n/a | n/a | 4:20 - 5:20 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:40 - 7:40 pm | n/a | n/a |
Basketball 12+ - half gym | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
Basketball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a |
Basketball: Family - Parent with child | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:20 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a |
Volleyball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 pm - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Rockwall 5+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
For rental availability and information, please call the facility.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms - family
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Basketball courts
- Free on street parking
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Separate shallow pool
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Washrooms